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AY18 VYT

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,732 mi
Last recorded40,732 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 40,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 31,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 25,370 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 17,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 16,295 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 14,311 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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AY18 VYT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 41,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY18 VYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY18 VYT?

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What year was AY18 VYT registered?

AY18 VYT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AY18 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VYT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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